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Aaaaah. There was an earthquake last night that registered 4.1 in Frick and then 4.4 a few seconds later here in Baden, which means practically under my house, in my house, all around me sitting in my bed. Jumpity thump thud thud. I lived in Seattle for a year and experienced a minor quake there, and now two since moving here. It's a rare occurrence, but still wigs me out. At least a 4.4 affects nerves more than property.

Introducing the Twister deviant duvet cover. How do you know when it's your turn to spin?

I suggest a novelty duvet that more accurately reflects the strategems and scheming many people bring to the art of seduction.

And then, inevitably, someone will bring out the Connect Four headboard. "Pretty sneaky, sis!"

And let's not even start speculating about Clue. Ooooh, Professor Plum!

Elli, is your beautiful new garden space calling out for the personal touch? [via Mirabilis.]

This morning I stumbled out of my bedroom and received the briefest of shocks: my living room furniture had been entirely rearranged. Of course, I had done it myself the previous evening, but in the blurry mental light of morning, I had forgotten.

The sensation of being momentarily surprised by something you already know --- this is not quite jamais vu. I am sure someone has a name for it --- if not the Germans, then the cognitive studies crowd. To me, it feels like my head has just been given a gentle tap that resonates at a high pitch, like silver sugar tongs scarcely touching the side of a silver sugar bowl.

Whatever it is called, I experienced it again as I was having my coffee, when I clicked into Macbebekin and saw the new styles. I knew it was afoot, and still it is an utterly unexpected delight, as if the blog fairies had slipped in and worked through the night. Thanks, Elli!

While out looking at garden objects today I decided we need a buddha statue and a black fish-spitting-water fountain.

By the way, "om my garden" is sung like "oh my darlin'".